# Golden Nugget #111 | I Hadn't Done a Deal in 7 Years. Two Years Later I'd Billed Nearly £1M as a Solo Founder with Hemish Ilangaratne

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Podcast: [Recruitment Mentors Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/recruitment-mentors-podcast-1064772)
Published: 2026-05-14T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/episode/golden-nugget-111-i-hadnt-done-a-deal-in-7-years-two-years-later-id-billed-nearly-1m-as-a-solo-founder-with-hemish-ilangaratne
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